How does the C5 interior really hold up over time?
Melting Slicks
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 2,275
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From: Lake Oswego, Near Portland Oregon
My 98 has had a previous life with other owner(s), and been with us for only about half a year. Its probably typical of most C5s interiors with similat mileage, mid 70Ks. No rattles...but stuff I put in the console or coins in the flip top 'cup holder' will rattle a little bit. Seat foam and weak leather is the only real problem. There are several aftermarket solutions to fix this. I am starting to look for bottom foam for my drivers side seat. I have silver sheepskins on my silver car, so the leather flaws are of no concern..hidden. If we ever sell it, I'll worry about the average leather then. Overall, the interior has held up very well. All cars actually driven suffer wear out of the seats, but perhaps not quite as quickly as Corvettes.
Le Mans Master
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 6,454
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From: Hells Sister City Phoenix AZ
St. Jude Donor '03
After 2yrs and 37k miles mine is fine except for the drivers side bolster. I had it replaced under warranty and it's worn thru again. I use the EZ entry but would add that I have a fat azz! I think the bolster poked thru the foam and I don't think the dealer replaced the foam.
I intend to do a VE interior soon but threw a set of 2nd hand sheepskins on until I can talk the boss into spending the money on the VE.
I intend to do a VE interior soon but threw a set of 2nd hand sheepskins on until I can talk the boss into spending the money on the VE.
Melting Slicks
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 3,139
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From: Whidbey Island WA
The only thing I've heard about are the seats.... I've an 04 and when the seats start looking bad I'll just put new leather on there. I can see myself keeping this car for 10+ years so I'm just factoring that in. 
